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Diabetes- a disease that causes high levels of glucose in the blood. Glucose, or sugar, is the source of fuel for the body.
causes

• Pancreas stops producing insulin
• Insulin is a hormone that carries sugar into tissue and organs in the body.
• Without insulin, sugar builds up in the blood.
• It is unknown why the pancreas suddenly stops producing insulin.
• There is currently no known cure for diabetes.

symptoms

• Blurry vision
• Thirst
• Fatigue
• Hunger
• Frequent urination
• Weight loss

types of diabetes

• type 1-usually occurs in children
• type 2-most common, usually in adults
• gestational-occurs in pregnant women

treatment/prevention

• blood pressure/cholesterol control
• testing of blood glucose levels
• education
• exersise
• foot care
• eat high fiber foods,fruits, vegetables, stay away from sweets.

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